IRMO — The Lexington-Richland School District Five Board of Trustees has approved $1 million to expand Tier 2 tutoring and student support services for elementary, middle, and high school students who need additional academic and social-emotional support. The investment will strengthen targeted, small-group, and individualized instruction designed to help studentsContinue Reading
The Jasper Project has announced the roster of Midlands-area visual artists selected to participate in Jasper’s Degenerate Art Project II, to be held February 11–28 at Stormwater Studios, 413 Pendleton Street in Columbia’s Congaree Vista. A total of 43 artists were chosen by a panel of artists and Jasper ProjectContinue Reading
Literacy SC instructor Meredith Gvozdas and the Signature Kit, given to every adult / child pair who enrolls in Signature Ready. Literacy SC has launched a new class that will help give families the ability to sign their names with confidence. Signature Ready: Confident Cursive, runs once weekly February 25Continue Reading
Four School District Five schools have received Merit Awards by Magnet Schools of America (MSA), the national association for magnet and theme-based schools.Irmo High School International School for the Arts was named a Top Magnet School of Excellence. “The MSA Merit School recognition celebrates our commitment to excellence and ourContinue Reading
By Robin All What do we do when golf courses and driving ranges are closed, roads are dangerous, and there’s no good excuse to leave the house? It might be the perfect time to dust off those golf books and magazines saved for later reading and search for that elusiveContinue Reading
S.C. Military Veterans Hall of Fame recognized in a concurrent resolution by the S.C.House and Senate By Chris Carter The South Carolina Military Veterans Hall of Fame was formally recognized and honored in a concurrent resolution adopted by the S.C. General Assembly, Tuesday, February 3, 2026. A portion of theContinue Reading
By Tom Poland, A Southern WriterTomPoland.net He was charismatic and a lightning rod for trouble. He was a roadie for the Allman Brothers Band. What little I know of his life tells me one thing: his is a movie in the waiting. Twiggs Lyndon. Too bad he’s dead. In 1974Continue Reading
A winter storm moved through the Midlands on Jan. 30–31, blanketing the area with about 3 to 4 inches of snow. Roads were largely closed for a day or two, and lingering conditions prompted delayed starts or closures for many schools and offices through Feb. 2. Photos by Jennifer Totten.Continue Reading
COLUMBIA, S.C. (Feb. 3, 2026) — Hundreds of the nation’s top collegiate bass anglers will converge on Lake Murray Feb. 12–14 for the 2026 Columbia PFG College Fishing Presented by Abu Garcia National Championship. Hosted by Capital City/Lake Murray Country Regional Tourism, the 17th annual championship will feature up toContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. Nick Emmanwori is enjoying a rookie NFL season many veterans only dream about. The Seattle Seahawks safety — and former Irmo High School and University of South Carolina standout — is one win away from claiming football’s ultimate prize: a Super Bowl championship. Emmanwori is alsoContinue Reading
Columbia, S.C. — Marketing, communications and business professionals are invited to attend The Marketing Summit on Wednesday, Feb. 4, at Harbison Theatre in Irmo. Presented by Capital City/Lake Murray Country and Experience Columbia SC, the half-day event will run from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., with registration opening at 8:30Continue Reading
By Dr. Tom Mullikin and Sen. Tom Davis For years, Americans have been sold a false narrative: you can only protect the environment or grow the economy – but not both. South Carolina is debunking this myth, demonstrating the best examples across the State where both the environment and theContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. The second-seeded Chapin wrestling team will have to wait longer on its first-round Class 5A Division I second-round opponent. On Friday, the S.C. High School League released a memo in which it temporarily suspended the team playoffs. It was scheduled to begin last Saturday with theContinue Reading
Richland County Councilman Jason Branham announces he will not seek re-election to county council in 2026, concluding his current term representing District 1. “I grew up in Richland County with a deep respect for public service,” Branham says. “From an early age, I followed local news, learned our state’s history,Continue Reading
By Jennifer Tardy You’re motivated to improve your health this year—but you’re also tired. You want better energy, fewer symptoms, and more consistency without juggling a dozen new habits at once. When people feel off, they often chase complexity—jumping from supplements to protocols to diet trends—without first anchoring the body’sContinue Reading
By Radley West “The things that get you started won’t always be the things that keep you going — and that’s exactly how it should be.” When I first started working out, I’ll be honest, my why was simple: I wanted to look better. That was it. I wanted aContinue Reading